Tag: corporate governance
Top US boards’ ESG credentials improve
Governance and environmental skills in Fortune 100 companies have doubled in the past five years, research finds.
‘No time to waste’ to regulate AI on the board
As one large company appoints a virtual entity to its board to help make decisions, governance expert calls for watchdogs to pay attention.
Investors must use ‘unreliable’ climate data
Corporate climate disclosures are ‘inconsistent’ and the resulting data limited, according to a report by a global investment association.
Ex-Royal Mail chair insists he gave appropriate attention to Post Office
Speaking at the public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal, Allan Leighton was refuting a suggestion of ‘overboarding’.
What will the 2024 US proxy season bring?
Recent rule changes and the ongoing ESG debate will mean increased complications for most US public companies.
Executive pay debate intensifies with proxy advisors in the firing line
Big pharma chair Michel Demaré points to proxy advisors as cause of block on higher pay while more FTSE 100 companies plan boost to packages.
Twelve steps to the top as a non-executive director
Here are a dozen things to consider for candidates ready to take the step up to the boardroom as a non-exec.
Ignore reputation at your peril
Corporate reputation is critical, yet 67% of board directors fail to speak up in the face of entirely foreseeable crises.
Opposition to dual-class shares resumes
Proposals to lessen the restrictions on dual-class shares are again met with investor protests over board accountability.
How to become a non-executive director
This pivotal board role presents a broadening opportunity to make a difference. Here are some tips to help you on the way.